High Impact Front Landscaping Projects

Looking for a way to give your home a distinctive look? The high impact front landscaping projects presented in this Better Homes and Gardens video will boost your curb appeal:

A gate makes a real statement about your home. It can be many styles, but if charming and attractive it puts visitors at ease, inviting them to come in.

Marking the entrance to your front yard, an arch offers instant cottage charm. Grow a flowering vine over it to create a beautiful inviting focal point.

A small fence or similar structure at the corner of the front yard provides an immediate sense of space. Plant flowering annuals and perennials around it for a welcoming display of color.

The most visible way to improve curb appeal is to plant a small garden around the mailbox. Plantings should be small tough plants that won’t overwhelm the mailbox and can withstand reflective heat and road salt. If you can’t supply water, they need to be drought tolerant as well. Bees can be a nuisance to mail carriers, so don’t overdo it with plants that attract pollinators.

A bench creates a visual focal point and beckons you into the garden. It is the easiest and most affordable way to add curb appeal. A bench can go almost anywhere, but it should be visible and accessible for the greatest impact.

Place containers along a path or on steps for a big boost of color. Window boxes also make a statement.